10726613

Creating a Three-Dimensional Map Utilizing Retrieved Rfid Tag Information

PublishedJuly 28, 2020
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Claim 1

Original Legal Text

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: identifying a mobile detection device; requesting the mobile detection device to travel to a predetermined location; requesting the mobile detection device to retrieve location information and supplementary information from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag at the predetermined location; receiving the location information and the supplementary information from the mobile detection device, the location information including geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device, as well as a charging time for the RFID tag that indicates a time period between a sending, by the mobile detection device, of an RFID request, and a receipt of a response from the RFID tag; determining a three-dimensional location of the RFID tag, utilizing the geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device and the charging time for the RFID tag, including determining a distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag, based on the charging time for the RFID tag; and creating a three-dimensional map that includes the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag and the supplementary information from the RFID tag.

Plain English Translation

A computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device and requests it to travel to a specific location. At this location, the device is instructed to retrieve geographical coordinates and other supplementary information from an RFID tag. The system receives this data, including the mobile device's own coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" (the delay between sending an RFID request and receiving a response). This charging time is used to calculate the distance to the RFID tag. Based on the mobile device's coordinates and this charging time-derived distance, the system determines the RFID tag's precise three-dimensional location. Finally, it generates a 3D map incorporating this RFID tag location and its supplementary data.

Claim 2

Original Legal Text

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: the identifying includes sending a message to the mobile detection device in response to identifying one or more events, and receiving information from the mobile detection device, in response to the message, the one or more events are identified by monitoring one or more data feeds and comparing data from the one or more data feeds to a threshold, and all available mobile detection devices within a predetermined radius of a location of the one or more events are identified.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The device identification process specifically involves monitoring data feeds for events, comparing data to a threshold, and then sending a message to available mobile devices within a predetermined radius of the identified event's location, receiving their information in response.

Claim 3

Original Legal Text

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined location includes geographical coordinates that are calculated based on a physical location of a predetermined event.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The predetermined location to which the mobile device travels is defined by geographical coordinates that are calculated based on the physical location of a specific event.

Claim 4

Original Legal Text

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein requesting the mobile detection device to retrieve the location information and the supplementary information from the RFID tag includes sending a command to the mobile detection device to broadcast an RFID request from an RFID communicator within the mobile detection device in response to determining that the mobile detection device is within a predetermined distance from the predetermined location.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The retrieval of RFID information is performed by sending a command to the mobile detection device, instructing its internal RFID communicator to broadcast an RFID request once the device is detected to be within a predetermined distance from the target location.

Claim 5

Original Legal Text

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary information includes biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The supplementary information retrieved from the RFID tag specifically includes biometric data that was obtained by and stored within the RFID tag itself.

Claim 6

Original Legal Text

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary information includes image data taken by the mobile detection device, utilizing one or more cameras within the mobile detection device.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The supplementary information retrieved from the RFID tag specifically includes image data captured by one or more cameras integrated into the mobile detection device.

Claim 7

Original Legal Text

7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: the supplementary information includes biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag, and image data taken by the mobile detection device, utilizing one or more cameras within the mobile detection device, identifying the mobile detection device includes requesting information associated with the mobile detection device, the information including an identification of RFID communication capabilities, a current battery life of the mobile detection device, and user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, the mobile detection device is selected in response to determining that the current battery life of the mobile detection device is above a threshold, the mobile detection device includes an RFID reader, and the mobile detection device includes the user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, and the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag includes latitude, longitude, and a location of the RFID tag below a surface, where a distance between an RFID reader and the surface is compared to a distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag to determine a depth at which the RFID tag is located below the surface.

Plain English Translation

A computer-implemented method creates a 3D map using RFID tag info. It identifies a mobile detection device by requesting its RFID capabilities, battery life, and user approval; selecting it if its battery is above a threshold, it has an RFID reader, and user approval exists. The device is sent to a location to retrieve geographical and supplementary information from an RFID tag. This supplementary data includes biometric data from the tag and image data from the device's cameras. The system receives this, using the mobile device's coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" (request-response duration, used to determine distance) to calculate the tag's 3D location. This 3D location includes latitude, longitude, and depth below a surface, with depth determined by comparing distances from the RFID reader to the surface and to the tag. The 3D map is then created.

Claim 8

Original Legal Text

8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: identifying the mobile detection device includes requesting information associated with the mobile detection device, the information including an identification of RFID communication capabilities, a current battery life of the mobile detection device, and user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, and the mobile detection device is selected in response to determining that the current battery life of the mobile detection device is above a threshold, the mobile detection device includes an RFID reader, and the mobile detection device includes the user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The identification of the mobile detection device specifically involves requesting information about the device, such as its RFID communication capabilities, current battery life, and user approval for predetermined operations. The device is then selected if its current battery life is above a predefined threshold, it includes an RFID reader, and user approval for its operations is present.

Claim 9

Original Legal Text

9. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag includes latitude, longitude, and a location of the RFID tag below a surface, where a distance between an RFID reader and the surface is compared to a distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag to determine a depth at which the RFID tag is located below the surface.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The determined three-dimensional location of the RFID tag specifically includes its latitude, longitude, and its location below a surface. This depth below the surface is determined by comparing the distance between the RFID reader on the mobile device and the surface to the distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag itself.

Claim 10

Original Legal Text

10. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising updating the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag, and the supplementary information from the RFID tag, based on a predetermined interval.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. Additionally, the method further updates the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag and its supplementary information at predetermined intervals.

Claim 11

Original Legal Text

11. A computer program product for creating a three-dimensional map utilizing retrieved RFID tag information, the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, wherein the computer readable storage medium is not a transitory signal per se, the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the processor to perform a method comprising: identifying a mobile detection device, utilizing the processor; requesting the mobile detection device to travel to a predetermined location, utilizing the processor; requesting the mobile detection device to retrieve location information and supplementary information from the RFID tag at the predetermined location, utilizing the processor; receiving the location information and the supplementary information from the mobile detection device, utilizing the processor, the location information including geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device, as well as a charging time for the RFID tag that indicates a time period between a sending, by the mobile detection device, of an RFID request, and a receipt of a response from the RFID tag; determining, utilizing the processor, a three-dimensional location of the RFID tag, utilizing the geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device and the charging time for the RFID tag, including determining a distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag, based on the charging time for the RFID tag; and creating the three-dimensional map that includes the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag and the supplementary information from the RFID tag, utilizing the processor.

Plain English Translation

A computer program product for creating a three-dimensional map utilizing retrieved RFID tag information includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with program instructions. These instructions, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method comprising: identifying a mobile detection device; requesting the device to travel to a predetermined location; requesting the device to retrieve location information (including geographical coordinates of the mobile device and "charging time" for the RFID tag, which is the time between sending an RFID request and receiving a response) and supplementary information from an RFID tag at that location; receiving this data; determining a three-dimensional location of the RFID tag using the device's coordinates and the charging time (including determining distance based on charging time); and creating a three-dimensional map with the tag's 3D location and supplementary information.

Claim 12

Original Legal Text

12. The computer program product of claim 11 , wherein the identifying includes sending, utilizing the processor, a message to the mobile detection device in response to identifying one or more events, and receiving, utilizing the processor, information from the mobile detection device, in response to the message.

Plain English Translation

This computer program product creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag info. Its instructions, executed by a processor, identify a mobile detection device, request it to travel to a predetermined location, request it to retrieve location (device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used for distance) and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receive this data, determine the tag's 3D location using the device's coordinates and charging time, and create a 3D map. The identifying step specifically involves the processor sending a message to the mobile device in response to detecting one or more events, and receiving information back from the mobile device in response to that message.

Claim 13

Original Legal Text

13. The computer program product of claim 11 , wherein the predetermined location includes geographical coordinates that are calculated based on a physical location of a predetermined event.

Plain English Translation

This computer program product creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag info. Its instructions, executed by a processor, identify a mobile detection device, request it to travel to a predetermined location, request it to retrieve location (device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used for distance) and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receive this data, determine the tag's 3D location using the device's coordinates and charging time, and create a 3D map. The predetermined location to which the mobile device is requested to travel includes geographical coordinates that are calculated based on the physical location of a predetermined event.

Claim 14

Original Legal Text

14. The computer program product of claim 11 , wherein requesting the mobile detection device to retrieve the location information and the supplementary information from the RFID tag includes sending, utilizing the processor, a command to the mobile detection device to broadcast an RFID request from an RFID communicator within the mobile detection device in response to determining that the mobile detection device is within a predetermined distance from the predetermined location.

Plain English Translation

This computer program product creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag info. Its instructions, executed by a processor, identify a mobile detection device, request it to travel to a predetermined location, request it to retrieve location (device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used for distance) and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receive this data, determine the tag's 3D location using the device's coordinates and charging time, and create a 3D map. The request for the mobile device to retrieve RFID information involves the processor sending a command to the device, instructing its internal RFID communicator to broadcast an RFID request once the device determines it's within a specific distance from the predetermined location.

Claim 15

Original Legal Text

15. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: the supplementary information includes biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag, and image data taken by the mobile detection device, utilizing one or more cameras within the mobile detection device, and the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag includes latitude, longitude, and a location of the RFID tag below a surface, where a distance between an RFID reader and the surface is compared to a distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag to determine a depth at which the RFID tag is located below the surface.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a 3D map using RFID tag info. It identifies a mobile detection device, sends it to a location to retrieve location and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used to determine distance), calculates the tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The supplementary information includes both biometric data stored in the RFID tag and image data captured by the mobile device's cameras. The RFID tag's 3D location specifically includes latitude, longitude, and depth below a surface, where this depth is determined by comparing the distance between the RFID reader and the surface to the distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag.

Claim 16

Original Legal Text

16. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: identifying the mobile detection device includes requesting information associated with the mobile detection device, the information including an identification of RFID communication capabilities, a current battery life of the mobile detection device, and user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, the mobile detection device is selected in response to determining that the current battery life of the mobile detection device is above a threshold, the mobile detection device includes an RFID reader, and the mobile detection device includes the user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, and the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag includes latitude, longitude, and a location of the RFID tag below a surface, where a distance between an RFID reader and the surface is compared to a distance between the RFID reader and the RFID tag to determine a depth at which the RFID tag is located below the surface.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a 3D map using RFID tag info. It identifies a mobile detection device by requesting its RFID capabilities, battery life, and user approval; selecting it if its battery is above a threshold, it has an RFID reader, and user approval exists. The device is sent to a location to retrieve geographical and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used to determine distance), and calculates the tag's 3D location. This 3D location includes latitude, longitude, and depth below a surface, with depth determined by comparing distances from the RFID reader to the surface and to the tag. Finally, a 3D map is created.

Claim 17

Original Legal Text

17. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining the distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag, based on the charging time for the RFID tag, includes applying object localization to determine the distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag, based on a correlation between the charging time for the RFID tag and the distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is the time period between an RFID request and response), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The specific step of determining the distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag based on the RFID tag's charging time involves applying object localization techniques to find this distance, utilizing a correlation between the charging time for the RFID tag and the physical distance to it.

Claim 18

Original Legal Text

18. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein: the supplementary information includes biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag, and image data taken by the mobile detection device, utilizing one or more cameras within the mobile detection device, identifying the mobile detection device includes requesting information associated with the mobile detection device, the information including an identification of RFID communication capabilities, a current battery life of the mobile detection device, and user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations, and the mobile detection device is selected in response to determining that the current battery life of the mobile detection device is above a threshold, the mobile detection device includes an RFID reader, and the mobile detection device includes the user approval to use the mobile detection device for predetermined operations.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a 3D map using RFID tag info. It identifies a mobile detection device by requesting its RFID capabilities, battery life, and user approval; selecting it if its battery is above a threshold, it has an RFID reader, and user approval exists. The device is sent to a location to retrieve geographical and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including device coordinates and RFID "charging time" – request-response duration, used to determine distance), calculates the tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The supplementary information includes both biometric data stored in the RFID tag and image data captured by the mobile device's cameras.

Claim 19

Original Legal Text

19. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the supplementary information includes: biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag, and image data taken by the mobile detection device, utilizing one or more cameras within the mobile detection device.

Plain English Translation

This computer-implemented method creates a three-dimensional map using RFID tag data. It identifies a mobile detection device, requests it to travel to a specific location, instructs it to retrieve geographical coordinates and supplementary information from an RFID tag, receives this data (including mobile device coordinates and the RFID tag's "charging time" which is used to determine distance), calculates the RFID tag's 3D location, and creates a 3D map. The supplementary information retrieved from the RFID tag specifically includes both biometric data obtained by and stored in the RFID tag, and image data taken by the mobile detection device utilizing one or more internal cameras.

Claim 20

Original Legal Text

20. A system, comprising: a processor; and logic integrated with the processor, executable by the processor, or integrated with and executable by the processor, the logic being configured to: identify a mobile detection device; request the mobile detection device to travel to a predetermined location; request the mobile detection device to retrieve location information and supplementary information from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag at the predetermined location; receive the location information and the supplementary information from the mobile detection device, the location information including geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device, as well as a charging time for the RFID tag that indicates a time period between a sending, by the mobile detection device, of an RFID request, and a receipt of a response from the RFID tag; determine a three-dimensional location of the RFID tag, utilizing the geographical coordinates of the mobile detection device and the charging time for the RFID tag, including determining a distance between the mobile detection device and the RFID tag, based on the charging time for the RFID tag; and create a three-dimensional map that includes the three-dimensional location of the RFID tag and the supplementary information from the RFID tag.

Plain English Translation

A system for creating a three-dimensional map utilizes retrieved RFID tag information. It comprises a processor and integrated logic configured to: identify a mobile detection device; request the mobile detection device to travel to a predetermined location; request the mobile detection device to retrieve location information (including geographical coordinates of the mobile device and "charging time" for the RFID tag, which is the time between sending an RFID request and receiving a response) and supplementary information from an RFID tag at that location; receive this data; determine a three-dimensional location of the RFID tag using the device's coordinates and the charging time (including determining distance based on charging time); and create a three-dimensional map that includes the tag's 3D location and supplementary information.

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Publication Date

July 28, 2020

Inventors

Si Bin Fan
Yu Gu
Su Liu
Cheng Xu

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